The Martial Artist Turned Movie Mogul
Chapter 1007 - 1006. Is this Tang Village?

Chapter 1007: 1006. Is this Tang Village?

The northern scenery was as captivating as ever, making one yearn for it deeply.

This was Lin Yunlan’s impression after watching the edited version of One Day Idol. Her silly son’s expression—like he had just discovered "there’s such a fun place in the world"—said it all.

"Mom, so you used to live near Snow Township? Oh my god, it’s so beautiful! They say winter lasts half the year there—is that true??"

"It’s true. Yi City is freezing cold. When I first moved there, I couldn’t adapt at all—I caught colds all the time."

Lin Yunlan, being a Jiangnan native through and through, was not only petite and delicate in appearance but also gentle and reserved by nature. When she first moved to Yi City, it took her quite a while to adjust.

One Day Idol, after its tight edits, showcased the idyllic day of its four guests. Unlike the warm, exhausting, and hilariously chaotic days of the other three, Tang Shu’s segment showed almost zero interaction with other guests.

This left many viewers who missed the livestream quite speechless.

"I thought this was about an idol’s day? Excuse me, where’s the idol? Where is she??"

"The idol disguised herself as an extra—you wouldn’t even recognize her among the locals. Thank you for asking."

"Here’s a joke: I just watched a reality show, but I didn’t see a single person. Can you believe that?"

"Shh, don’t talk. I’m busy taking notes. Why does Tang Shu seem so knowledgeable?"

Though netizens poked fun at her in the video comments, they were still captivated by the breathtaking snow-covered landscapes. After seeing the lush greenery in the other guests’ footage, this boundless snowy view became a refreshing highlight of the program.

"Can I still buy tickets now? I’m seriously considering going here for winter break. It’s so stunning!"

"Too late, my guy. Thinking of visiting Snow Township? FYI, even the standing tickets for the green trains heading there are sold out!"

"Congratulations, Miss Tang Shu, for advancing the North’s travel rush. As a broke student, I now can’t even go home for the holidays."

"Same here as a fellow broke Northern student. Guess I’ll work through winter break!"

Xu ’Missing-A-Cramp’ Qianyun, who had just started daydreaming about visiting Snow Township: "..."

His big sister was this influential? But still... he really wanted to go... what should he do...

As Lin Yunlan reminisced about the past, she failed to notice her silly son scooting his way over and wedging himself between Jing Yu and Tang Shu.

"Sis, are you going home this year?"

"Yeah, I’m going back after finals. Why do you ask?"

"How are you getting there? Would you mind taking an extra person along?"

"Last I remembered, you’re taking college entrance exams next year. Aren’t you supposed to study during winter break?"

"My grades are pretty good—plus, isn’t it all about balancing work and rest? What if visiting Yi City broadens my horizons? Maybe I’ll come back smarter and ace everything!"

"...."

Honestly, where did this unfounded confidence come from?

Tang Shu fell silent for a moment, but in the end, she couldn’t resist those sparkling, pleading eyes. She cast a glance at Lin Yunlan.

"If Mother dearest says yes, I’ll take you."

As long as you’re not embarrassed, Tang Shu swore that Father Tang definitely wouldn’t be either!

Xu ’Missing-A-Cramp’ Qianyun didn’t even consider the possibility of embarrassment. Hearing this, he gleefully yelled, immediately pulling Mrs. Lin’s attention back to him.

"You brat—what are you doing over there? Get back here!"

***

Half an hour into One Day Idol, the five-minute commercial break began, and the ratings were freshly updated.

"4.6, the highest rating hit 4.6!"

"Holy crap, that high? I think the previous record was just 3.2!"

"I’m in shock—I knew tonight would be big, but I didn’t expect it to blow up like this..."

"Take it easy, bro—this is just the start. Our variety show only airs once per week, and each episode is an hour and a half long. Usually, the highest ratings happen after the first hour!"

"So you’re saying tonight’s actual ratings might go beyond 4.9?"

The staff, now even more nervous than before, paced back and forth in the office, wishing they could shout the good news from the rooftops.

The person in charge, however, was the calmest of the bunch. The five-minute ad break ended quickly, and as the program resumed, Tang Shu led viewers to the second destination. Her segment retained its deliberate, steady narration, her calm yet warm tone exuding a dependable charm.

Perhaps this was Tang Shu’s true appeal?

In that moment, the person in charge couldn’t help but admire this twenty-year-old young woman. Her success didn’t stem from any privileged background but from her poised and quietly confident personality.

"Remember to keep in touch with Starshine Media over there. Send them some holiday gifts too."

"...Huh?"

The assistant, still basking in excitement, froze upon hearing this, looking as if their soul had left their body.

"I’m saying, maintain good ties with Starshine Media. Who knows—we might work with Tang Shu even more in the future."

Anyone who could bring in sky-high ratings was a precious gemstone!

And this particular gemstone was currently being fed strawberries while casually chatting with her boyfriend.

"So Aunt Xia and Uncle Jing are coming back tomorrow?"

"Yeah. Aunt Lin asked me to find out what you’d like to eat. She’s heading to the supermarket tomorrow. If you’re free, you could also go choose yourself?"

Jing Yu suddenly found this suggestion much to his liking. Tang Shu, who was equally zoned out, agreed without thinking. By the time she realized what was going on, it was too late.

Oh no... tomorrow’s already starting to feel like a meet-the-parents kind of day!

"I recall Aunt Xia saying her schedule was packed last time. How is she suddenly free now?"

And Uncle Jing? Shouldn’t someone like him always be stationed with the military? This didn’t make any sense!

Jing Yu, seeing her pout like a little ostrich, couldn’t help but laugh.

"It’s not like it’s your first time meeting them—what’s there to stress over?"

"You wouldn’t understand."

"..."

No, I do. And I might even have more experience than you.

Jing Yu thought about Father Tang, whose overwhelming presence outdid even his own father’s. Silently, he swallowed this comment down.

"Here we are! Whoa, is this the Tang Village?!"

Xu Qianyun’s excited exclamation nearly brought the villa’s ceiling down. The young man seemed to have a natural admiration for wartime heroes and was now thoroughly hyped.

The two were pulled out of their thoughts by this earth-shattering shout, and their attention returned to One Day Idol.

At the one-hour mark of the program, the editor’s clear bias toward Tang Shu became evident. As the other three guests’ screen time dwindled, the focus shifted heavily to Tang Village. The barrage of comments started flooding in once again.

It was unstoppable.

Moreover, in the final thirty minutes of the broadcast, the ratings skyrocketed once more.

The next day, the unprecedentedly high ratings of One Day Idol dominated all entertainment headlines. With it came a surge of interest in Tang Shu, the rising Young Leading Actress who had steadily cemented her place in the industry over the past two years.